RME

What Does RME Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

RME means "Rolling My Eyes."

More Observations...

The abbreviation RME is used with the meaning "Rolling My Eyes." When used in direct response to a statement by another person, RME usually indicates good-natured scepticism or mock annoyance. However, when used to refer to the actions or statements of a third person, RME often indicates disbelief, exasperation or irritation.

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When I write RME, I mean this:

RME can be a good-natured jibe, or a sign of genuine irritation.

Summary of Key Points

"Rolling My Eyes" is, by far, the most common meaning for RME when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

RME
Definition:	Rolling My Eyes
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of RME in Sentences

Here are examples of RME in conversations:

• Parent: Remember to call me as soon as you get there.
• Daughter: RME. It will be 4 o'clock in the morning. I will send you a message.
(Here, RME indicates mock annoyance.)

• Ted: Craig called in sick with the flu this morning.
• Sid: RME. Nothing to do with the fact the fight's on TV at lunchtime then? He is such a shirker!
(Here, RME expresses disbelief and irritation.)

An Academic Look at RME

RME is an initialism abbreviation. Technically, this means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Ar Em Ee). However, it is not often uttered using its letters. The abbreviation RME is for efficiency in writing and not efficiency in speech. RME is typically used as a standalone declarative sentence (i.e., a statement). It is not normally used as another part of speech within a wider sentence.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Here We Go Again" or "Yeah, Right" instead of using the abbreviation RME.

Example of RME Used in a Text

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